One-off payment for apprentices and trainees

Apprentices and trainees will receive a one-off $250 payment to help with the cost of living. This measure is outlined in the 2024-25 ACT Budget.

We'll contact eligible apprentices and trainees. We'll ask for information to make the one-off payment.

Eligibility

Eligible apprentices and trainees must meet all of the following requirements:

• live in the ACT
• be employed by an ACT employer
• be active in your apprenticeship/traineeship training on 1 July 2024.

You must not have cancelled or be withdrawn from your training. We may ask for evidence to support your eligibility.

This payment is not available to apprentices and trainees who start training after 1 July 2024.

What you need to do

To get the $250 payment, complete this form by Sunday 22 June 2025.

To complete the form, you need to provide the following information:

• Name (as recorded with your Registered Training Organisation)
• Date of birth
• Contact phone number (mobile)
• Qualification name (name of the course/training you’re taking)
• Bank details for payment.

When you'll be paid

It can take up to 4 weeks after submitting your form to get your $250 payment. If you do not get the payment within 4 weeks, please contact us on 02 6207 7766 or email atpayment@act.gov.au